First I want to thank Donna for her inspiring post on the topic of sound. I really had to give it some thought. It was wonderful to see how everyone interpreted it.
I often do window shopping and thought it could be a cool photography challenge. I take photos of creative window displays, I have not limited my shots to fashion. Anything goes, like decorations and even food. Please join and share your take on this theme.
Here are a few ideas of what you could capture: the contrast between the inside and outside of a store, the reflections on the glass, and the expressions of the shoppers.
Snap a photo of a window display that grabs your attention, and try to get some street or surroundings in the shot. You may want to focus on the play of light and shadows, or the vibrant colors that draw the eye.
Take a pic of someone or a group checking out a window display, and try to capture their feelings, reactions, or interactions. You can go for a candid or posed vibe, depending on the situation. It’s a great opportunity to capture genuine emotions or create an engaging composition.
Click on the photos and see them in a larger size, for a closer and more immersive view.
Grab a shot of a window display that tells a story, conveys a message, or has a theme. Feel free to get creative or go for a more documentary style, depending on the mood and meaning of the display. Pay attention to details and look for interesting patterns or objects that stand out.
These window displays I’ve observed are truly captivating to me at least as I took photos of them. The juxtaposition of the stack of papers in Amalfi, the whimsical showcasing of little girls’ clothing in Nicé, and the fashion displays in Monaco and Melbourne were stylish. The displays of decorations from Helsinki and Capri, as well as the jewelry shop in Thailand, added further richness to my exploration of different window shopping experiences. It’s wonderful how each of these displays tells a unique story about the location where they were captured. These windows offer a vivid glimpse into the essence of different places around the world.
Click on the photos and see them in a larger size, for a closer and more immersive view.
Or just go and look for window frames. Sometimes, the beauty lies in simplicity. You might find interesting patterns, architectural details, or unexpected reflections to capture within the frame of a window.
This photography challenge offers a fantastic opportunity to explore composition, storytelling, and observation. Whether you’re drawn to the visual appeal of a captivating storefront, the human dynamics of window shopping, or the abstract beauty of window frames, there’s plenty of potential for creativity and unique perspectives.
To participate in this challenge, you should link to or leave a comment on the week’s host’s original challenge post and please use the #Lens-Artists tag in your own post, so the post is easily found in the Reader.
Next week Johns (Journeys with Johnbo) will host with the Lens-Artists Challenge. Be sure to visit his inspirational site for more!
These are great shots of windows. The Pulcinella one is my favourite.
Thank you, I do like that display too.
What a fun challenge Ritva. I’ll have to leave my wallet at home for this one–or at least lock it in the car! Love your photos.
Thanks Anne!
So much to appreciate and enjoy in this challenge Ritva! So many inspiring photos to set us on our way. I’ll work on mine later today. The feature photo is a great LOOK!
Porcelain lemons – not so sour for sure 🙂 Thanks Donna
A great challenge enjoyed by so many this morning.
A wonderful idea, Ritva.I was really amazed to see, how many suitable image I have in archive.
I also love your examples. The lady in white (a bride looking for gems for her wedding?) caught my eye. It tells a story on more than one level. Very good!
https://solaner.wordpress.com/2024/02/24/lens-artists-photo-challenge-288-window-shopping/
Thanks Andre, the lady was a last minute find from my archives 🙂
Worth the effort 👍
Really a cool idea for a photo challenge!
Innovative theme, GREAT photos. Excellent. I too like to photo good window displays, usually food that I’m drooling over. I shall scour the archives. I know I have a few.
Looking forward to it John 🙂
Wonderful display of windows with interesting arrangements! Love this idea and your strong photography to inspire us. I will use some of my new windows from the trip to Nice…
Thanks, You have a great location to bring your choices from, looking forward to itö
Ritva, your photo collection truly inspires us to get out go window shopping. You turn that into a nice and enjoyable event. I liked how you presented your photos. You have given me plenty to work with for this challenge. Great post and photos!
Thanks Egídio, looking to see you take on it.
Love the cherub in the Italian window, Ritva. Not especially related to the window- I just like the gentle expression. Reflections add so much interest.
That cherub, was the thing that caught my attention in that display. Thanks Jo!
Love this, done this many times. It is the most economical way to shop!
Thanks Dawn, isn’t it just that. I also nowadays do online shopping and delete the choices – because I don’t really need them, but would like to get some idea what is in fashion 🙂
5 star examples to get us going in this wonderfully unique challenge, Ritva. I’m always impressed with your photography, your approach is so personal to you. Excellent challenge, I’m so curious to see what everyone comes up with.
Here is mine:
Thanks Sofia, appreciate your kind words.
Your photo of the paper napkins in the window has always been a favorite of mine, Ritva. Now I need to get out more and do some window shopping!
Looking forward to what you find, I do remember you stating that you enjoyed that image before, much appreciated Lois
What a wonderful spread!
My contribution is a singularity: https://picturesimperfectblog.wordpress.com/2024/02/24/how-much-is-that-kitty-in-the-window/
Thanks 🙂 glad you liked it. Your cat in the window is just lovely
Thank you. 😊
Congratulations on joining the group of fine photographers. In my opinion, you are very worthy … and hopefully this group will increase your blog traffic so others get to see your work. Good theme choice … and I enjoy cats in the window. 🙂
Thanks Frank for your kind words about my skills as a photographer. I enjoy cats – and cats in the window too.
What a great fun challenge and fascinating to see the window displays around the world.
Wonderful inspiration, Ritva.
Here is my entry https://wanderingteresa.com/window-shopping-in-obidos/
Thanks Teresa, glad you were inspired. You choices are so lovely
Thanks that you think so, Ritva ❤️
🙂
Oh, my! I’m going to go digging into my archives for this one. Love all your examples, and thank you for the option of just presenting windows!
Thanks Lindy, looking forward to seeing them.
Le mien: https://fairplay740.wordpress.com/2024/02/24/lens-artists-challenge-288-window-shopping/
Nice mouthwatering choices John :-D
Thank you!
Great challenge Ritva. I had to think, but hopefully found some of mine to match it. I think you have a great collection of images.
Thanks Leane, looking forward to seeing your choices
Beautiful photos Ritva. I did an archive dig for mine 🙂
Thanks Brian, I did like your choices
Nice ones Chris.
Good prompt, and great selection of images,, I will need to search my archive
Thanks Sue, looking forward to see your windows
Not sure I’ll have many!
Your images are just beautiful Leanne
Interesting theme. Lovely illustrations, Ritva.
Thank you, hope to see your take on it.
Love post, just right for the challenge
Such an interesting and creative challenge, Ritva! It kind of reminded me of the adventures and photos that Vivian Maier took. My favorite one is of the little dress and ballet shoes display taken in France. So delicate and enchanting! I had to dig into my archives to find photos for window shopping. I love to do it, but rarely take photos. Perhaps you’ve inspired me to start doing that one of these days!
Thank you, and I really enjoyed your take on the theme
Thank you, well done on your first round of hosting the challenge!
❤
Hats off to you, Ritva, for coming up with such a novel challenge. And a fabulous shop window gallery too. Thank you.
https://tishfarrell.com/2024/02/25/window-shopping-looking-in-looking-out/
Thank you and loved you unique window dispalys
Ritva thanks for these an amazing images .
https://100countrytrek.com/2024/02/25/lens-artists-challenge-288-window-shopping/
Thank you Anita
This one was right up my alley Ritva. The challenge was to restrain myself 😂.
As always, your shots are gorgeous, especially the Lego one and the one with ceramic lemon plants.
My entry here:
Thanks, Nice windows and thoughts about travels and shopping. I can relate.
I love all of the reflections you captured!
Thanks Nora, hope to see your response to it 🙂
Wonderful windows all of them. I remember that bookshop in downtown Helsinki. Years ago when I stayed nearby I would wander into it now and then. I never learnt enough Finnish to make use of it, but either in that store or in a nearby one there was a wonderful selection of music.
Let me explore the outer limits of my Finnish. Tein ikkunakauppoia ilman ikkunoita: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2024/02/26/one-two-three-oclock-four-oclock-shop/
Thanks, Glad you have nice menories of our bookstore - I used to spend lots of time in them
🙂
fascinating selection Ritva.
https://lessywannagohome.blogspot.com/2024/02/window-shopping.html
Thanks Klara for joining the challenge
You sure have many interesting (and lovely) window displays here Ritva. It almost feels like I’ve done window shopping here on your blog right now!
Thank you, what a nice compliment 🙂
These were neat images Robert
hello ritva,
your pictures are a wonderful and interesting selection of shop windows for the weekly theme. i especially like the last one.
here is my contribution to the challenge, https://wp.me/pfnz9O-ao.
many greetings robert
You’ve set the bar high here Ritva, with your shots. An interesting challenge, and I’m still cogitating …
Well, I hope to see what you come up with. Thanks Margaret
Just posted!
https://lagottocattleya.com/2024/02/27/lens-artists-challenge-window-shopping/
These shots were so lovely
♥
Lovely windows Dawn
I love all your shop windows, and the idea of window frames…
Here is my link
Thanks Marian joining in with style
Your beautiful images make me want to get out and go shopping! Thank you for the challenge!
Thanks for stopping by and hope to see what your shopping looks like.
What a collection and such a lovely theme!
Every image telling a story!
Much appreciated, glad to hear that you enjoyed them
My pleasure always.
Helsinki in November-32, my fav
Thank you!
You are welcome.
I enjoyed your take on shopping
And now I‘ve cogitated. Here it is: https://margaret21.com/2024/02/28/my-least-favourite-aspect-of-shopping-is-shopping/
What a lovely response, thanks Philo
Hi Ritva. We are now in Boston and I can finally tell you how much I enjoyed window shopping with you. 😊😊 Your collection is wonderful–from many different places and times of year. The little boy dreaming about Christmas tells a wonderful story and the beauty of the salesperson arranging the jewelry items in the window was striking. I focused on “traditional” and “unusal” shopping experiences. I hope you enjoy it.
https://pilotfishblog.com/2024/02/28/lapc-288-window-shopping/
Thanks Patti, enjoy Boston 🙂 Traditional works well 🙂
Welcome, Ritva! If your first challenge is a harbinger of great challenges to come, I am looking forward to more. Your theme presented an opportunity to try something new to me in street photography.
Thanks to your examples, I was able to finish the assignment.
Thanks John for your very kind words 😀
Lovely take on the theme
Welcome Ritva! Here’s my addition to the fun.
https://lindylecoq.com/2024/02/28/lens-artists-photo-challenge-288-window-shopping/
Lovely take on the topic, thanks for sharing
evening wear – nice 🙂
Thanks for participating 🙂
I like the sense of variance in your photos here. To a point they are similar, but layout and design changes and it leaves room to think about how we see things.
Here’s mine for this one:
https://stupidityhole.com/2024/02/29/window-clothing/
Thanks for your thoughtful comment, for one my photos tend to be somewhat similar to the fact that I took them – and I have my own style, as we all have, our own Handprint in photography. And we all see things in our own way. That’s the fun of it. That’s why my blog is The world as I see it 🙂
What a nice selection of images, thanks for participating.
Thanks for playing along
😂
🙂
Wonderful topic for this week, Ritva. Captures shared by you are certainly amazing. Hard to pick a favorite here 🙂
Thank you Hammad 🙂
Lovely post Rupali
Lovely entry, thanks for participating
Photographer’s heaven that place
Ritva, this is such a great topic, lots to think about and wonderful examples! Here is my post: https://mycolorfulexpressions.com/lens-artists-photo-challenge-288-window-shopping/
Thanks Sylvia, loved your photos for this challenge. My comment was posted as anonymous 😀
Fabulous topic and and exquisite examples, Ritva!
Lovely photos, Ritva! I didn’t realize there could be so much variety to the shop displays 🙂 This might be tough to find in my gallery hehehe
Thank you for an opportunity to your take on the challenge